2013 Archives

Governor Bentley Highlights Success of Agriculture Rural Crime Unit
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday highlighted the success of the newly-formed Agriculture Rural Crime Unit (ARCU). A new unit in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, th…

Governor Bentley Signs Bill to Increase Efficiency in State Vehicle Fleet
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MONTGOMERY – A more efficient method of managing state-owned vehicles will soon be developed thanks to legislation signed by Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday. Governor Bentley hel…

Governor Bentley Appoints Jim Bennett as Secretary of State
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MONTGOMERY – One of Alabama’s former Secretaries of State will serve as the next Secretary of State. Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced he will appoint Jim Bennett to th…

Safety in the Workplace Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, in 2012, the State of Alabama reported 20 occupational-related fatalities; and WHEREAS, in 2012, the State of Alabama reported 14,777 injuries in the workplace, resulting in wo…

Lakes Appreciation Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, lakes and reservoirs are amongst Alabama’s most valuable natural resources; and WHEREAS, lakes and reservoirs provide drinking water, irrigation, energy, recreation, scenic b…

Baton Twirling Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, baton twirling has affected the lives of American girls and boys and now has nearly 500,000 active participants; and WHEREAS, baton twirling has been instrumental in building t…

Alabama High School All-Star Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the state of Alabama supports the concept of the student athlete and the benefits that athletic programs provide the youth of our state; and WHEREAS, Montgomery will be the hos…

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, arthrogryposis is defined as multiple congenital joint contracture which is when multiple joints are stuck in one position and have very little flexibility; and WHEREAS, arthro…

Governor Bentley Tasks Senior Services Commissioner with Developing Plan to Help More Voters Receive Photo ID
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday tasked Neal Morrison, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Senior Services, with developing a plan to help all citizens have access…

Donghee America to Invest $48 Million Creating 80 Jobs in Auburn
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AUBURN – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday welcomed the news that Donghee America, Inc., plans to invest $48 Million in Auburn creating 80 jobs.